Through expert presentations, Jotun will demonstrate how its R&D-driven approach supports the industry in maintaining steel integrity.
The international paints and coating manufacturer Jotun has recently announced that it will attend the upcoming AMPP Annual Conference + Expo in Nashville (United States of America), taking place from 6th to 10th April 2025.
“We are thrilled to return to AMPP this year, to meet the industry, share our knowledge and to highlight our dedicated R&D effort - which is industry leading,” has stated Rebecca Leite, Regional Category Manager Steel Protection in Jotun Americas.
During the event, Jotun will present six impactful technical papers on a variety of industry topics through its experts from R&D. Each presentation will showcase the advanced expertise of the company, aiming to educate the sector while fostering meaningful discussions.
- Mikael Strand: Impact of Free Fatty Acids, Water Content, and Temperature on the Chemical Resistance of Coatings in Biofuel Precursor Storage.
- Anders Skilbred: High temperature performance of phenolic/ novolac epoxies - thermal degradation and barrier properties.
- Anand H.S. Iyer: Selecting Heat-Resistant Coatings: Beyond NORSOK Standards.
- Sebastian H. Hansen: Predicting the anti-corrosive performance of zinc rich epoxy primers by Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy.
- Marcin Dudek: Weathering performance of topcoats: Effect of colour and pigmentation type.
- Zuzanna Wierzba: Testing intumescent coatings to the extremes - through hot and cold to explosions. Discussion of Blast Overpressure testing as a method of evaluating an intumescent coating.
“AMPP provides the perfect platform to share our latest advancements and combine R&D with our commercial focus. To be on the ground on such an important arena does not only emphasise our global focus but it also strengthens our commitment to our dedication and presence in the U.S, where we have been since 1974,” has added Svend Haugenes, Regional Marketing Director Americas at Jotun.